We will focus our business transformation by identifying processes for improvement. In an iterative manner, we will combine optimum organizational structure with process improvements until we identify the most effective and efficient arrangement. We will then integrate the solution into our Army.

This approach includes a:
- Robust performance measurement system to establish baseline performance and monitor results oriented improvements;
- Risk management process that identifies and mitigates risks to successful transformation; and,
- Change management process to ensure that business transformation is not just a temporary program, but rather a firmly rooted aspect of Army culture.

Through professional development, we will enhance the business acumen of our military and civilian leaders. The desired effects of our business transformation are to:

Successful business transformation is essential to our long-term health because it will identify resources that we can divert and apply to the warfighter. We deployed continuous process improvement using the Lean Six Sigma methodology in late 2005. The first results will be due by the end of 2006.

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